Learning to make images that tell stories and convey a message. March 22-23, 2014

This is a workshop with documentary photographer Vivek Muthuramalingam to encourage photography enthusiasts to take the next steps, encourage to choose a creative path, incite them to formulate photo projects and structure a workflow in order to achieve their creative objectives.

The old saying goes that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’. We believe that great photographs are one that tell a story or convey a message, be it a single image or a collection of them. This workshop aims to equip photographers to tell stories with their cameras, the process involved in identifying and conceptualizing the stories, executing them efficiently and presenting them effectively.

The workshop encourages photography enthusiasts to take the next steps in creative pursuit towards telling visual stories with their camera. It helps participants to understand the complete workflow involved in making a visual story, equips them to create photo-projects and bring it to completion. The program facilitates the thought process of building a ‘narrative’ with images, which involves critical analysis of the participant’s body of work, underlining the importance of editing, highlighting each participants’ bottlenecks and eventually encouraging them to choose a creative path that will be individualistic. It shall incite them to formulate photo projects and structure a workflow in order to achieve a given creative objective.

Who Should Join?

This workshop is for photography enthusiasts who are looking to use their cameras for telling stories, make photo-documentaries and work on short/long term photography projects and intend to learn the workflow and thought process essential for working in this direction.

Participants of this workshop should be familiar with the technicalities of using a camera including concepts such as aperture, shutter speed and other fundamentals besides understanding the basic ideas involved in making an image.

Highlights

Salient features of this workshop

Understand the thought-process required to formulate, plan and execute a visual story-telling project.

Understand the importance of processes involved in making visual stories such as

choosing a subject

research

editing

approach to creating a story

presentation

Identify and address your areas of inhibitions in working on a project, understand and put to practice the importance of observation, importance of communication on-field and self-analysis.

Have practical insights through outdoor shoots during the workshop, on all aspects of making a visual story project from formulation to completion.

Join Darter Photography to the pristine rainforests of the Western Ghats – Agumbe. Experience the place which gets the highest rainfall in South India, explore rainforests in the Western Ghats, get up-close with diverse endemic species of the region and interact with researchers studying these forests. And possibly see and photograph the king of these forests, the aptly named King Cobra.

This tour, led by professional photographer Shreeram M V, is conducted in collaboration with Gowri Shankar’s Centre for Rainforest Ecology.

This monsoon, Darter Photography takes you on a photography tour to a place that is known for its rich culture, the aroma of its coffee and – central to this tour – its lush green forests. Join us on our Rainforest Rendezvous tour to Coorg (Kodagu). Explore rainforests that get upto 7000mm of rainfall in a year, tread through paths humbled by tall lush peaks, get up-close with diverse endemic species of the region and interact with researchers.

Ready your pens as communications guru Pramod Shankar brings years of advertising and writing experience into a workshop that puts you on a launchpad to advertising!

Course Content

Introduction to advertising
What does a writer do?
Principles of advertising and writing
Creating an effective brief
Understanding your customer
Selling your ideas internally
How to create a print Ad
How to write a radio script
How to write a TVC
Project presentation
Creating a portfolio
Creating a Resume
Marketing yourself and finding a job

Create great captions
Be different. Be innovative. Be noted

Our Mentor
Pramod Shankar.
Pramod Shankar has over 25 years of experience in the advertising industry. An alumnus of St. Xavier’s College Mumbai, Pramod has had an illustrious experience with the likes of Ogilvy, Mudra, Leo Burnett, FCB Ulka, Urja etc., Pramod is also an accomplished author and poet.

After a long career in branding and advertising, Pramod has started his own venture, Pramod Shankar Associates, a communications consulting firm.

Pramod takes great interest in grooming individuals into communicators. Certified as an advanced communicator and leader by Toastmasters International, USA., Pramod has trained professionals from G.E Healthcare, ING Vysa, Dell, Herbalife and many more.

Duration: 2 days, Saturday and Sunday.
10 am to 5 pm on both days.

Cost of Workshop: Rs 3500/-

To participate in the workshop:
Call us at 9663857828 or email: irebootregisternow@gmail.com

Join Darter Photography to the pristine rainforests of the Western Ghats – Agumbe. Experience the place which gets the highest rainfall in South India, explore rainforests across different elevations in the Western Ghats, get up-close with diverse endemic species of the region and interact with researchers studying these forests. And possibly see and photograph the king of these forests, the aptly named King Cobra.

This tour, led by professional photographer Shreeram M V, is conducted in collaboration with Gowri Shankar’s Centre for Rainforest Ecology.

The temperature is rising and what better way than to mix some delightful cocktails to serve up on hot summer evenings and get cool praise in return. Learn the craft of making cocktails and serve them up shaken and stirred!
Presenting the much awaited Bartending Workshop with master mixologist Pradeep Andrews.

Serving styles and Presentation of drinks.
Various cocktail presentation skills

Vodka Cocktails
Whiskey Cocktails
Rum Cocktails

Recipes for Cocktails.

Some of the cocktails that will be taught will include fresh fruit and vegetable-based variations of Mojitos, Cosmopolitan, Whiskey Sour and Blue Lagoon.

Guaranteed to be fun and relaxing.

Mentor Profile

Pradeep Andrews is a freelance bartender and runs Bangalore’s Bar-tending school called Shaken N Stirred. He has been invited as chief guest and judge at various hospitality colleges and institutes for bar-tending workshops at regional and national level events.

Workshop Dates: June 08-09 (Saturday and Sunday)

Darter Photography introduces you to the technical, artistic and social aspects of photography with this workshop. You will learn about the concepts of photography, what the different modes of a camera mean, how to compose a photograph so that it catches the eye, how to post-process it to reflect reality or make it artistic, and, in an increasingly connected world, how to share it online. So the next time you click a photograph, you’ll create a memory to cherish.

Participants of previous workshops say

• “Excellent course content, pace and attitude” – Sneha
• “..as a beginner, it was a good hands on learning experience” – Jyothin
• “The instructors are very approachable and ready for help” – Shantanu

Intended Audience

This workshop is for you if you:
- are getting started on photography
- have an interest in photography, and
- are keen to take better photographs,

You would be required to bring your digital camera to the workshop. An advanced camera or an SLR is NOT a prerequisite.

Topics covered

Indoor Sessions

Understanding your camera

Understanding digital cameras and associated photography gear

Familiarization with all the controls in your camera

Camera modes and making the best out of your camera – Program Mode, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual modes

Technical Concepts of photography

Technical aspects of making a photograph

Focus and Focal Length

Understanding exposure, histograms and metering

Aperture, Depth of Field, Shutter-speed, ISO and White Balance

Knowing what makes a technically good photograph; identifying problems in images

Composition

Stories through your photographs

Guidelines for good composition

Understanding quality and play of light

Types of photography and their nuances

Portrait, Landscape, Wildlife, Architecture and Macro photography at a glance

Post-processing images on the computer

Field Session

Guided field session at Lal Bagh to practice concepts learnt in the classroom

Review of photographs from field session

Your take-aways from the workshop

After the workshop, you will be able to
• understand the different controls in your digital camera and make the best use of them depending on the circumstances at which you are shooting.
• know and use the advanced modes to control the exposure and depth of field to get the best from your subject.
• understand the nuances of composition, which helps in taking appealing images.
• make the best use of your camera’s abilities and open up to unlimited possibilities in photography.

Venue

Darter Photography Office,

HSR Layout Sector 1,

Bangalore

Registration Details

The workshop fee is Rs. 5,000/- per person.

The workshop fee includes:
• Classroom sessions and field session under the guidance of Darter Photography Expert
• Lunch and tea/snacks for both days of the workshop
• Breakfast on Day 2 after field session

The workshop fee doesn’t include:
• Additional snacks or beverages ordered from the hotel
• Transport to classroom or field sessions
• Anything that is not part of the Includes section above

Join this Workshop

for this workshop.

Alternatively, email us at register@darter.in or call us at 9740083260 (Shreeram M V) / 9880006460 (Arun Bhat) to know more details and to register.

About Darter Photography

Darter Photography offers learning in photography and provides unique outdoor photography experiences to exciting destinations across India. Founded by professional photographers who’ve fallen in love with the outdoors, we help beginners and amateur photographers view the world from behind the camera to take back memories for a lifetime, both in their minds as well as their memory cards.

As part of our efforts to promote photography as a fulfilling hobby and to engage with amateur photographers, we conduct photography workshops, sessions and photography-centric excursions for enthusiasts at all levels.

Come make your Dream a Reality

A unique workshop tailored exclusively for those who have always wanted to own a cafe, an eatery or a specialty restaurant. A never before opportunity to minimize all your risks before you actually start out.It takes time, skill, patience and a whole lot of passion! Besides the passion, the most important step, is the step from dream to reality. iReboot helps you kick start the journey with three days of intense information and insights from an industry expert!

Course Content

Ideating your concepts

Selecting your location

The business of restaurants – terms, manuals, guidelines.

Setting up your venture

Legalities and licenses

Designing your restaurant

Setting up your kitchen

Staffing and manpower planning

Supplies and contracts

Accounting systems and software.

Restaurant as an overall business process

Site visit to a fine dining Restaurant

Workshop Structure

Day 1 and 2: Classroom sessions covering various aspects of the business of restaurants.

Day 3: First half classroom session covering Accounting and financials of the restaurant business. Second half will be a site visit to a fine dining restaurant.

Start your Restaurant Workshop

When: Saturday, May 11, 10am to Saturday, May 18, 5pm

Where : 11th Main Rd, Indiranagar, Bangalore, KA

Course Fee: Rs 7000/-Duration: 3 days, Saturday, Sunday and next Sunday.
(10am – 5 pm)
How to participate: Register Online with us.
Make an Online Payment or Call us for Cash/Cheque pickup.

Do you bask in music everyday? Make people listen and groove to your notes? Do you breathe music and know just the kind of song to set the mood?

Scratch your tunes, spin your tracks and groove to the melody of your creativity! Groom your inherent talent that will echo back as the encore from the crowd! Oh and did we mention, you get to be part of a live event at a club and follow the DJ as he plays to the crowd

The Course:

A 2 weekend exhaustive workshop which starts and ends at the studio, playing around with Pioneer consoles, figuring out the ins and outs of the DJing industry, ample practice sessions, an opportunity to be part of a live event to understand the concept of playing to a crowd. Course Agenda:

Training from acclaimed DJs of Bangalore who run their own full-fledged DJ academy Four days of hands-on training with focus on practical lessons in a fully-equipped studio 2 extra practice sessions over the week on Pioneer consoles You also get be part of a live event and learn ambience analysis and playing to the crowd

The Instructor

DJ Arin has been around 1999, he is known for his experience, understanding of music and technical expertise. Over the years he has worked as a Live Entertainer at: Club Nero*ICE (Taj Vivanta)*Athena*ZeroG*Zeus*Amnesia*Ivy and many more.

Come make your Dream a Reality

A unique workshop tailored exclusively for those who have always wanted to own a cafe, an eatery or a specialty restaurant. A never before opportunity to minimize all your risks before you actually start out.It takes time, skill, patience and a whole lot of passion! Besides the passion, the most important step, is the step from dream to reality. iReboot helps you kick start the journey with three days of intense information and insights from an industry expert!

Course Content

Ideating your concepts

Selecting your location

The business of restaurants – terms, manuals, guidelines.

Setting up your venture

Legalities and licenses

Designing your restaurant

Setting up your kitchen

Staffing and manpower planning

Supplies and contracts

Accounting systems and software.

Restaurant as an overall business process

Site visit to a fine dining Restaurant

Workshop Structure

Day 1 and 2: Classroom sessions covering various aspects of the business of restaurants.

Day 3: First half classroom session covering Accounting and financials of the restaurant business. Second half will be a site visit to a fine dining restaurant.

Start your Restaurant Workshop

When: Saturday, May 11, 10am to Saturday, May 18, 5pm

Where : 11th Main Rd, Indiranagar, Bangalore, KA

Course Fee: Rs 7000/-Duration: 3 days, Saturday, Sunday and next Sunday.
(10am – 5 pm)
How to participate: Register Online with us.
Make an Online Payment or Call us for Cash/Cheque pickup.

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